Emma Durning
10/11/2019 8:10 AM
Simplicity needs creativity as creativity allows one to think about ways to avoid negative impacts on the earth.
Period 4 Western Civs II Feed
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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Toilet Tank BankName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Emma Durning 10/11/2019 8:01 AMOil mining and dumping chemicals in water damage global water systems. Local water systems are damaged by chemical runoff from farm fields. This can be prevented by using organic alternatives to pesticides and holding big companies responsible for their water pollution -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Tabi Gilbert 10/06/2019 7:45 AMI think that the more toxic chemicals we use the more health issues can be expected -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Help OthersIn your opinion, how do social inequalities diminish a strong sense of community?
Tabi Gilbert 10/04/2019 4:30 PMI would say that social inequality diminishes communities because it can lead to feelings of hatred. -
Tabi Gilbert 10/04/2019 7:57 AMI am a boss at completing my challenges. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Emma Durning 10/04/2019 7:43 AMI felt less tired because the only reason that I have less reported screen time on my screen time app is because I keep falling asleep. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Disconnect from EmailNotice how much time you were spending checking email away from work and make note of that. Now that you have stepped away from it and have not been checking, what changes are you noticing in your thoughts, use of time, stress and energy levels?
Emma Durning 10/04/2019 7:34 AMI'm much more stressed thinking about what my emails say and what colleges are sending me. But that's me being a stressed disaster. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Emma Durning 10/03/2019 7:51 AMEating meat requires more energy while produce is much better for the environment as it doesn't always require the machinery that meat requires. In addition, produce requires less resources to grow. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Choose Two-Sided PrintingChoosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
Tabi Gilbert 10/03/2019 7:48 AMI can pressure others to print two sided so that they can save paper also. I can write a reminder near the printer. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?